Temples, the Divine Abodes
A great majority of people remain believers. They believe in the existence of a divine power, God. They also believe God to be omnipresent, omnipotent, and omniscient, who can protect them from any calamities and fulfill their sincere wishes. Therefore, they believe in prayers and trust that those made to God in his abode, the temple, will carry immense power and merit. Hence, temples remain highly holy, which many visit as often as possible – some go even on pilgrimages – or at least think of and pray to, seeking divine grace.
Dream, the Phenomenon
A dream is a phenomenon where people see, hear, or experience something when they are asleep. But all these take place not in reality but only in the mind, which they realize or recollect only after they wake up. However, the dreams do carry some psychological, philosophical, or religious significance.
There is a theory about dreams and what they signify. Swapna Shastra is the name of this System of Dreams or Dream Astrology. According to it, some dreams can carry profound meanings, and some can be a reflection of our past life or experience, or an indication of possible future events, auspicious or otherwise. A few might also be highly illogical and a mere product of our fears, hopes, beliefs, or imagination.
Here, we will briefly discuss the significance of seeing a temple in a dream.
Temple in Dreams
In general, seeing this abode of God, whether in reality or in a dream, will be regarded as a divine blessing and may generate feelings of satisfaction, peace, and joy.
Here, let us go slightly deeper into the subject and examine the various possibilities.
On Seeing a Peaceful Temple
If the temple appearing in your dream is serene, it might generate peace in your heart. It will likely indicate that the issues or problems troubling you at that point of time in life may soon get resolved, and you can hope for a significant turnaround in your fortunes and a sense of relief.
Dreaming about a tranquil temple can also mean that the person is longing for peace amid confusion and disarray in life, and it is time he detaches himself from the chaos and recharges himself in serenity.
On Seeing a Temple, One Wanted to Visit for a Long Time
This dream can be a reflection of the deeply held desire of the individual. It can signify the realization of a long-held wish and signal that the person’s aspiration may materialize soon, giving him a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment.
On Seeing Oneself Ringing a Temple Bell
This is a practice many do in temples, which they regard as a sacred service. Dreaming of ringing a bell in a Temple, according to Swapna Shastra, can be a good omen that the person’s problems may soon end, relieving him of the troubles.
However, the prediction for a golden bell can be different. The dreamer ringing a golden temple bell might be a caution regarding the person’s decisions or actions, as the bell of gold is believed to symbolize unfulfilled, unrealized wishes or aspirations.
On Receiving the Temple Prasad
Prasad can be defined as an offering sanctified by divine grace. It thus remains a sacred offering distributed to the devotees after worship as a blessing from the divine. So, any dream about receiving a Prasad in a temple can be an indication of the divine showering his grace upon the person. It can mean that God has recognized the person’s dedication, hard work, and devotion, and could be rewarding him, in the form of fulfilling his cherished desire.
Dreaming About a Shiva Temple
Now let us move into some specifics about the temple in dreams, and see what a Shiva Temple can mean for the dreamer.
The term Shivam itself can mean auspiciousness and good fortune. And a Shiva Temple appearing in a dream is regarded as highly fortunate. The dream can be taken as a good augury that signals the fulfillment of your prayers through divine blessings soon.
The person fortunate enough to have such a dream can show their gratitude by visiting a Shiva Temple and seeking the Lord’s blessings for success and well-being.
Dreaming About a White-Color Temple
White color stands for purity and peace. And a white temple appearing in a dream is regarded as an auspicious sign. It can signal the resolution of debts or financial problems, and the dawning of success and prosperity, in the days to come. New opportunities may come your way, bettering your economic status and financial stability.
Dreaming About a Floating Temple
This dream may look illogical, but dreams need not follow logic at all times!
The floating-temple-dream can be a mixed indicator. It may denote one’s efforts marching towards success, but facing unexpected challenges at inopportune moments. If this dream repeats, it may serve as a reminder to remain strong, not to lose hope, and to pray to the Almighty for the success of one’s endeavors, overcoming obstacles. Devotion itself is based on faith and the level of a person’s spiritual inclination. People dreaming about temples, too, follow the same pattern. These dreams may prove to be an inspiration for you to seek peace and joy in life through divine grace.
